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Free shingles vaccine from Merck


Posted: Jan 30, 2013

Having heard how painful shingles is, I was really grateful to get my vaccine recently for free through the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program.  I could not afford it out-of-pocket.  It can run as high as $250. 

I know people who have had shingles and are now experiencing postherpetic neuralgia years out.  No, THANK YOU! 

Just wanted to pass the information along to anyone who is interested in getting the vaccine, but does not have insurance.

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Thanks for sharing this info - wheres_my_job

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have to check into it. still not so sure I want to work in daycare though!

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